We collaborate with communities to recover, repair & build social, economic & cultural power
Cultivating a culture of belonging,
because we all belong.
Our Mission
Our programs celebrate land, community history and stories through a social justice lens, develop new resources and meaningful jobs, and preserve affordable housing for the generations to come.
Program(mes) and Projects
Fran O'Toole: The Man & His Music
To mark the 50th anniversary of his death Cuala produced a documentary about the beloved singer and songwriter who was on the verge of launching a solo career. The documentary was screened on July 31st, 2025, at a special event at the Mermaid Arts Centre in Fran’s hometown of Bray, accompanied by an evening of song to celebrate his life and music.
Community Folklore Project : Riis, Wald and Baruch Houses
We are excited to be gathering stories from Lower East Side NYCHA residents for a podcast series that highlights local voices and celebrates our community history. This project parallels the Inchicore Stories project that we carried out in 2022.
Jacob Riis Houses: The Land & Its People
In May, we hosted a screening of our most recent documentary; a feature of the historical Jacob Riis Housing Development in the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
The event was a victory in gathering a community in the interest of shared history.
Our Values
Collaboration – Learning – Caring – Remembering – Celebrating
Our Partners
